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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Open debate on "Brandeis Plans"
Letters to the Editor | 1/27/09
Posted online at 3:29 AM EST on 1/27/09
To the Editor:
Last week's protest during the closed-door faculty meeting should make it clear to everyone that Brandeis students care a great deal about the future of their University. Although the protest began spontaneously, growing by text message and word-of-mouth, it has spawned an organized student movement, focused on ensuring student involvement in this time of crisis. It is heartening that we have received support from the faculty, who recognize the students' need for transparency and participation.
Indeed, just this morning I was notified of a "Brandeis Plans" wiki, where students and faculty elaborate and debate various ideas for improving and sustaining the University. While we have been collaborating closely with faculty, the student movement seeks open, spirited discussion with the administration and staff.
We are no starry-eyed dreamers or campus rebels. It is clear that major changes are in store for our community, and we simply ask that, as denizens of it, these changes are done with our knowledge and consent. In doing so, we hope to weather this crisis by making our school a place of increased cooperation and understanding. All students are encouraged to work with us in this initiative.
-Jonathan Sussman '11
Last week's protest during the closed-door faculty meeting should make it clear to everyone that Brandeis students care a great deal about the future of their University. Although the protest began spontaneously, growing by text message and word-of-mouth, it has spawned an organized student movement, focused on ensuring student involvement in this time of crisis. It is heartening that we have received support from the faculty, who recognize the students' need for transparency and participation.
Indeed, just this morning I was notified of a "Brandeis Plans" wiki, where students and faculty elaborate and debate various ideas for improving and sustaining the University. While we have been collaborating closely with faculty, the student movement seeks open, spirited discussion with the administration and staff.
We are no starry-eyed dreamers or campus rebels. It is clear that major changes are in store for our community, and we simply ask that, as denizens of it, these changes are done with our knowledge and consent. In doing so, we hope to weather this crisis by making our school a place of increased cooperation and understanding. All students are encouraged to work with us in this initiative.
-Jonathan Sussman '11
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